Australia and Germany lead Canada’s energy partnership preference: Canadians express the highest level of comfort with Australia as an energy partner, with a mean score of 8.1, closely followed by Germany (7.7). Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land- and cell-lines) hybrid telephone and online random survey of 1003 Canadians,…

The Liberals lead at 41.1%, ahead of the Conservatives on 32.7%, with other parties trailing. The gap between the two frontrunning parties is narrowing from double to single digits. Public concern remains focused on the economy, which has edged even higher as the top unprompted issue. -Nik Nanos, Chief Data…

Canadians are more likely to blame international events such as wars in Iran or Ukraine and uncertainty with the trade relationship with the US than they are to blame domestic players such as the government of Canada’s spending policies or the Bank of Canada’s interest rate policies. Nanos conducted an…

Canada’s economic mood is holding broadly steady, with confidence at 51.73, plateauing after consecutive weeks of recovery from recent lows. Firmer views on job security and household finances support the index, while expectations for the wider economy remain subdued. – Nik Nanos, Chief Data Scientist Nanos conducted an RDD dual…

The research gauged the opinions among residents of Nova Scotia on a proposed energy project that would build wind turbines out in the water offshore of the Province of Nova Scotia. Nanos conducted an online non-probability representative survey of 402 Nova Scotians, 18 years of age or older, from February…

Economic concerns continue to dominate, with jobs and inflation at the forefront. Strained relations with the United States remain closely tied to this uncertainty. The Liberals maintain their lead over the Conservatives, with Mark Carney remaining as the preferred choice for prime minister, suggesting a largely stable political landscape shaped…

This survey gauged the views of Canadians on NATO being a strong military deterrent force without the United States if it decided to scale back its participation as a NATO ally. Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land- and cell-lines) hybrid telephone and online random survey of 1,003 Canadians, 18…

Canadian consumer confidence ticked up to 51.88, a modest improvement from recent weakness but still below its long-term average. People feel somewhat better about their own finances and job security, while views on the broader economy remain more subdued. Overall, the picture is fairly steady: a bit more confidence in…

Positive impressions of Canadian senators on the rise: For the first time since the start of tracking, Canadians have a net positive view of someone who is a senator (41% positive/somewhat positive; 36% negative/somewhat negative). Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land- and cell-lines) hybrid telephone and online random survey…

In this week’s political tracking, the Liberal’s currently have a 12 point lead over the Conservatives. Of note there has been downward pressure on NDP support in the period following the NDP leadership race. The Canadian top issue of concern remains centered on the economy. Jobs and the economy lead,…

This survey gauges the views of Canadians on members of parliament crossing the floor. Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land- and cell-lines) hybrid telephone and online random survey of 1,003 Canadians, 18 years of age or older, between May 3rd and 6th, 2026 as part of an omnibus survey.…

This survey gauges the views of Canadians on how the Liberals moving from a minority government to a majority will affect the country. Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land- and cell-lines) hybrid telephone and online random survey of 1,003 Canadians, 18 years of age or older, between May 3rd…

The research gauged the opinions among Canadians on their perceptions and concerns regarding economic conditions. Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land- and cell-lines) hybrid telephone and online random survey of 1,003 Canadians, 18 years of age or older, between May 3rd and 6th, 2026 as part of an omnibus…

Canada’s economic mood is edging up. Stronger views of personal finances and job security are lifting sentiment, while expectations have improved but remain in neutral territory. After a recent dip, confidence is stabilizing. – Nik Nanos, Chief Data Scientist Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land- and cell-lines) telephone random…

The research gauged the opinions among residents of Owen Sound, Kincardine and Collingwood on the quality of life, perceptions of real estate, affordability, the housing market, and municipal election issues in these target geographies. Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land- and cell-lines) random telephone survey of 769 residents of…

The research gauged the opinions among Canadians on boycotting US goods and travel. Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land- and cell-lines) hybrid telephone and online random survey of 1,003 Canadians, 18 years of age or older, between May 3rd and 6th, 2026 as part of an omnibus survey. The…

The research gauged the opinions among Canadians on military spending and defence cooperation. It explores whether Canada should change its defence budget in response to calls for higher NATO contributions. Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land- and cell-lines) hybrid telephone and online random survey of 1099 Canadians, 18 years…

The research gauged the opinions among Canadians on the change in their willingness to travel by air in light of the fatal air collision between an Air Canada jet and an emergency vehicle on a runway in New York City. Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land- and cell-lines) hybrid…

Jobs and growth dominate national concern, with inflation close behind. The Liberals maintain a ballot advantage, reflected in the Party Power Index which measures overall brand strength of the parties. -Nik Nanos, Chief Data Scientist The Weekly Nanos Tracking is produced by the Nanos Research Corporation, headquartered in Canada, which…

No involvement or diplomacy only, more popular than a military role for Canada. Nearly 2 in 5 Canadians prefer that Canada not be involved militarily at all in the conflict the United-States has with Iran (37%). An additional one in three prefer that Canada focus exclusively on diplomatic efforts. One…